Ruth Eddy

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• Married: abt1762, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; John Hart. He was born in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He and Ruth Eddy filed marriage intentions on 10 July 1762 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

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Birth:
Her birth may have been 26 Oct 1733 instead of 23.

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• History: Abt 1728; Soon after his marriage, Samuel sold his holdings in Watertown to his brother, Ebenezer, and he and his wife, joined his brother, John, in Oxford, Massachusetts, living in that part which later became Auburn. Neither Samuel, nor Elizabeth, could read or write as all deeds are signed by a mark.

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Birth:
Woodward (1982) and Daniels (1892) give her birth date as 18 August 1701.

Died:
Eddy (1930) gives his death year as 1763.

Samuel married Elizabeth Bellows on 30 Jan 1727 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of John Bellows and Hannah Newton) was born on 12 Feb 1700/1 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: Abt 1728; Soon after his marriage, Samuel sold his holdings in Watertown to his brother, Ebenezer, and he and his wife, joined his brother, John, in Oxford, Massachusetts, living in that part which later became Auburn. Neither Samuel, nor Elizabeth, could read or write as all deeds are signed by a mark.
• Miscellaneous: 30 Aug 1762, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She refused to administer the estate of her husband.

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• Miscellaneous: 1684, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a drummer-boy whom the Town of Watertown refused to pay in 1684.
• Religion: 12 Dec 1697, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 12 December 1697 Samuel and Elizabeth joined the church in Watertown.
• Occupation: 1700; From a deed recorded in 1700, we learn that he was a cordwainer [shoemaker], like his father, and that he had some education since he was able to write his name.
• Proprietor: 14 Jan 1714/15, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 14 January 1714/15 his name appears on a list of those who are proprietors, who are in possession of the first granted house lotts in Watertown.
• Legal: 1717, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel Eddy was ordered and reimbursed by the town to keep James Holland, one of the town's poor in 1717.
• Offices Held: Between 1719 and 1722, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Between 1719 and 1722 he was the Sealer of Leather.
• Last Full Review: 3 Jun 2020

Samuel married Elizabeth Woodward on 7 Dec 1693 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of George Woodward and Elizabeth Hammond) was born on 8 May 1664 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• General Information: She signed her mark instead of a signature so probably could neither read nor write.
• Religion: 12 Dec 1697, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 12 December 1697 Samuel and Elizabeth joined the church in Watertown.
• Last Full Review: 3 Jun 2020

John married Hannah Newton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, Port-Royal, Acadia; The Eddy Family left London on board The Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
• Occupation: say 1665, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a a cordwainer (shoemaker).
• Military: 1684; He was a drummer whom the town refused to pay.
• Offices Held: 1683/84, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Tithingman. He was appointed again in 1693/94 and 1704/05.
• Religion: 1690, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel and Sarah joined the Watertown Church.
• Religion: say 1691, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel was very active in church affairs, serving on several committees. In the inventory of his estate was not only a Bible, but several books on Divinity.
• Offices Held: 1695/96, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a Fence-viewer.
• Will: 6 Aug 1702, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Sarah, and his children: Samuel, Benjamin, Deliverance, Elizabeth, Ruth, Joanna, and Sarah.
• Offices Held: 1703 to 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Town-Sealer of Leather.
• Inventory: 18 Dec 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The inventory taken included a house and 30 acres valued at £150, along with two other parcels of land bringing the total to £272.
• Probate/Proved: 30 Dec 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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Birth:
His birth was recorded as 30 (7) 1640.

Samuel married Sarah Meade on 30 Nov 1664 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Gabriel Meade and Joanna) was christened on 4 Jan 1643 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died after 1711. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: 1690, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel and Sarah joined the Watertown Church.

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Christened:
Her baptism was recorded as 4 (11) 1643.

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Married:
Their marriage date was recorded as 30 (9) 1664. The marriage is listed in the Boston records as 30 September 1664.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Freeman: 6 May 1646, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Offices Held: 1674, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman.
• Estate Admin: 20 Jun 1676; The estate of George Woodward was administered by Elizabeth Hammond and Amos Woodward.
• Inventory: 23 Jun 1676, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; George's estate was inventoried and valued at £143 10/.

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Birth:
Spencer (1926) gives his birth year as 1621.

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George married Elizabeth Hammond on 17 Aug 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Hammond and Elizabeth Carson) was born about 1633/34 in England; died before 2 Mar 1695/96 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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